From 780c74c9d8340ed1d0573de7f8011fbbd7bd2b8c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adolfo Reyna Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:42:24 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add home voice command brainstorm to ideas folder --- ideas/voice-commands.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 ideas/voice-commands.md diff --git a/ideas/voice-commands.md b/ideas/voice-commands.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2625dbf --- /dev/null +++ b/ideas/voice-commands.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Home Voice Command Ideas + +## Option 1: All-in-one Mac mini +- Mac mini runs hotword detection (Porcupine) +- Records and transcribes with Whisper/Vosk +- Bro answers out loud via speakers + +## Option 2: Pi + Mac combo +- Pi listens for hotword, records voice +- Pi sends audio file to Mac mini +- Mac mini transcribes and answers out loud + +## Pi Benefits +- Multi-room coverage (add more Pis) +- Offloads always-on listening from Mac mini + +## Mac mini Advantages +- Faster transcription +- Central "house voice" for replies + +--- + +Both setups can trigger Bro for smart, out-loud answers anywhere in the house.